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A resource for basic information that students and parents need to know.

This Handbook Serves as:

This Handbook Serves as: to familiarize our parents with Centre policies and goals.

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Parent’s Handbook

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DEAR PARENTS AND STUDENTS Welcome to The Royal College International School. This handbook is designed to inform parents

and students with the procedures and expectations at RCIS. All of our students are expected to

observe and respect procedures set forth in this handbook. We encourage you to go through

this handbook and discuss it with your child/ren before the school’s first day, as it will help your

child/ren to easily integrate into the school system.

We are here to help make your children’s education a positive, rewarding experience. If you have

any questions related to the content of this handbook, please do not hesitate to contact the

management.

HANDBOOK AS CONTRACT: By receiving and signing this handbook each student and student’s parents have accepted to

honor all the policies and regulations set forth in this Parent - Student Handbook and agree to

comply with all school regulations. We reserve the right to amend this handbook at any time if

the need arises without prior notice. Any new policies published during the course of the school

year are considered to be an addendum to the student-parent handbook.

CONTACT INFORMATION: The Royal College International

School South Investors End of Aljazeera

St. Behind Concorde Plaza ElTeseen Aljanouby road 5th Settlement New Cairo Egypt Tel: 01066852631 01092856702 16811

E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.royalis.net

http://www.royalis.net/

http://www.royalis.net/

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The Royal College International School

OUR VISION

OUR MISSION

OUR BELIEFS:

We believe…

Leaders of Excellence in International Education.

The Royal College International School provide high quality

education through a safe, stimulating, and multicultural

environment to prepare leaders for a global society.

All students can learn and realize their full

potential.

A safe and stimulating environment promotes

quality education.

In respecting cultural and individual differences.

All stakeholders share the responsibility for

advancing our mission.

In preparing students to pursue further

educational goals.

Commitment to continuous improvement is

imperative.

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AFFILIATIONS

5. University of Cambridge

6. Advanc-ED - Cognia

7. Ministry of Education- Egypt

8. The British Council- Egypt

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BOOKS AND SUPPLIES

Textbooks The school offers students all text books (Hard copies, soft copies, digital, inhouse booklets)

without paying any additional fee on the following basis:

• All books are returnable except the workbooks & inhouse booklets

• At the end of the year, students are requested to return back all the books in the same

status they have received. In case of any damage or loss, Parents will pay the cost of

such books.

Supplies Supplies lists are sent one week before the beginning of the year.

Grade KG1-12.

The homeroom/class teacher receives the supplies of every

student the first day of school.

For hygiene reasons no Supplies are used on pool basis for

the coming academic year.

Grade 3-12:

Students must have with them their supplies to use them when needed.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

School Program: The Royal College International School applies an international standard and style of education

that offers a rigorous curriculum aimed towards academic success. All courses are appropriate to

students’ developmental stages, and a well-rounded education is offered.

Our understanding of the ever-changing landscape of knowledge assists us in guiding the students

towards a relevant base from which they can confidently face the future. It is our mission to make

a difference in the lives of all those who come under our care.

For full details of the academic plan, please check the academic guides that would be sent

separately & uploaded on the school website.

For any enquiries, parents are welcome to communicate with the Academic Coordinator through

any of the school communication means or a scheduled meeting.

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SCHOOL STAGES

GRADE STAGES

KG1

Kindergarten Stage KG2

Grade 1

Primary School

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Middle School Grade 7

Grade 8

Grade 9

High School Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

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Curriculum: English Language, Arabic, French, German, Mathematics, Physics,

Chemistry, Biology, Social Studies, Information Technology, Science,

Accounting and Business Studies/ Economics form parts of the curriculum.

Physical Education, Islamic Education, music, drama Art and character

building are also taught.

Arabic is compulsory from KG I through Grade 12 where French, and

German are optional for Grades KG2 to G12.

Kindergarten Stage: The school offers English, Math, Arabic, Science, Foreign language (French/German),

Religion, Music, Art, & P.E.

The ICT and Social studies are introduced through the English topics.

The Foreign language (French or German) is introduced

starting from KG2

Grades 1-3: The school offers English, Math, S.S. in English, Arabic,

Science, ICT, Foreign language (French/German),

Religion, Music/ drama, Art & P.E Grades 4-5:

The school offers English, Math, S.S. in English, Arabic,

S.S. in Arabic, Science, ICT, Foreign language

(French/German), Religion, Music/ drama, Art & P.E

Grades 6 to 8: The school offers English, Math, S.S. in English, Arabic, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, ICT,

Foreign language (French/German), Religion, Music, Art, S.S. in Arabic & P.E

Grades 9 till 12: According to the high diploma chosen & its requirements

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Lower Elementary

G1 9 6 4 2 4 2 2 1 2 2 1 35

G2 8 6 4 2 4 2 2 1 2 2 2 35

G3 8 6 4 2 4 2 2 1 2 2 2 35

Upper Elementary

G4 6 5 5 2 4 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 35

G5 6 5 5 2 4 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 35

Middle School

G6 5 5 6 2 4 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 35

G7 5 5 2 4 2 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 2 35

• Changes might be applied according to school plan needs.

TIPS FOR PARENTS We believe in parents as partners in education.

When we work together, we make a strong team,

to improve students’ learning. Here are some

homework tips and other general tips for parents to help

the school and their children do a better job:

- See that your child attends school

regularly and arrives punctually.

- Be involved and attend parent-teacher meetings

to follow up on your child’s performance.

- Support the school’s discipline policy

- Show an interest in your child’s homework assignments. Be positive about homework.

- Help your child with time management.

- Establish a set daily plan for doing homework.

- When your child asks for help, provide guidance not answers. Let your child develop a

sense of responsibility and self-dependability.

- Praise your child for successfully completing homework to build his/her self-esteem.

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Communication means To ensure having strong & effective communication means between the school & the

parents, we managed to have more than one channel of communication as follows:

• Through phone calls: 01066852631

01092856702

16811

• Through the school official e-mail: [email protected]

• Through the school official face-book page:

https://www.facebook.com/RoyalCollegeInternationalSchool/

• Through Classera: Every parent will have a username & password for his/her

child(ren) so as to have an access to all the academic material, updates, circulars,

assignments & assessment & to communicate with the teaching staff as well.

• Parents Teachers Meeting:

In compliance with our belief in parents as partners in their children’s learning, the

school holds regular Parent-Teacher meetings and encourages continuous parental

contact with the school. Furthermore, parents are encouraged to schedule

appointments to meet staff members whenever necessary. These appointments can be

arranged with the school’s receptionist.

mailto:[email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/RoyalCollegeInternationalSchool/

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School Hours and Breaks: Kindergarten- Grades 1,2 Timings

Session From To Duration

Morning assembly 8:00 8:15 15

1st 8:15 9:00 45

2nd 9:00 9:45 45

B1 9:45 10:05 20

3rd 10:05 10:50 45

4th 10:50 11:35 45

B2 11:35 12:05 30

5th 12:05 12:50 45

6th 12:50 1:35 45

7th 1:35 2:20 45

ATTENDANCE: All students at RCIS are expected to attend classes regularly to maximize

academic benefits. Both parents and the school have a responsibility

for enforcing this rule.

A student should not be absent from school without the parents’ knowledge and consent and for

legitimate reasons.

Students Arrivals • All students are to use gate 3.

• Students are welcomed to school starting from 7:45 where supervision is available.

Late Arrivals (Tardiness)

• Late students coming from 8:00-8:15 are not permitted to attend the morning

assembly & are to wait in the waiting area till the first session starts.

• Students coming after 8:20 are not permitted to attend the first session & are to

wait in the waiting area till the second session starts (a notice is to be sent to

parents)

• School gate is to be closed by 8:30 am.

• Repeated tardiness will result in a student not being allowed into the classroom until the

next lesson, and will ultimately lead to a Thursday detention.

• For the current year, abiding by applying social distance & safety measurements, the

morning assembly is canceled.

Grade 3- 7 Timings

Session From To Duration

Morning assembly

8:00 8:15 15

1 8:15 9:00 45

2 9:00 9:45 45

3 9:45 10:30 45

B1 10:30 10:50 20

4 10:50 11:35 45

5 11:35 12:20 45

B2 12:20 12:50 30

6 12:50 1:35 45

7 1:35 2:20 45

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Students’ Dismissal

• Dismissal time: Siblings use Parking

while non siblings & walk-in use gate 3.

• No supervision is available after 2:45

pm.

Early Dismissal Students wishing to leave school before their regular time have to present the school with

a legitimate reason, parental approval and are required to obtain an exit slip from their

supervisor before they are granted permission to leave.

Cafeteria, Canteens and Snack Requirements: • Canteen facilities are available for all students and staff members.

• A price list with all items is to be sent before the school begins to show parents all

items available in the cafeteria.

• Parents could determine which items are to

be served for their child/ren & during which

break. All items are fresh, healthy & well

served.

• No junk food is offered.

• Students are free to get their own meals or snacks. No junk food, sweets, chips,

soft drinks are accepted.

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DISCIPLINE RULES

The main objective of students’ discipline is to create a safe and orderly school environment.

Students are expected to demonstrate positive behavior, in a responsible manner and exercise

good judgment in all areas and activities in which they are involved whether in the classroom, the

hallways, the playground or elsewhere. The intention is to help students develop the self-

discipline needed to become contributing and responsible members of the school community,

respect for themselves and others, and to develop the responsibility and acceptance of

consequences for their behavior.

Disciplinary action, which is always appropriate to the offense, is used in a positive logical and

consistent manner. Corporal punishment is never used. Parents are made aware of disciplinary

issues as the need arises and as necessary requested to be part of the solution.

Misdemeanors are categorized into 2 types and thus disciplinary

action varies accordingly:

Minor misdemeanors such as: Lateness to school, classroom, assembly and to the school bus

Classroom disturbance

Tampering with lights & A/C switches

Writing on desks or school walls

Inappropriate language against another student in school as well as on the buses

Non-completion of homework

Chewing gum on school premises

Inappropriate dress

Misbehavior in morning or break assembly

Horse playing

Misbehaving on bus and not following bus rules

Violating Clinic rules

Absence without excuse

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Major Misdemeanors such as: Bullying

Dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarism or knowingly furnishing false information

Theft of, damage to, or destruction of any property of the school or property of others

while on school premises

Disobedience and confrontational behavior, fighting and causing physical injury to

another student at school or on the bus

Very offensive and disruptive behavior

Using foul or abusive language

Public display of affection

Vandalism: littering, destruction of property

Violation of safety / housekeeping rules

Possession of tobacco and cigarettes

Intimidating staff members or students

Possession of knives or other dangerous items

Physical or sexual harassment towards any other student

Conducting any action or attitude that threatens the safety of the students/school

premises or contradicts with the cultural & religious culture.

Disciplinary Actions Generally, consequences and corrective measures will include but not be limited to the following:

Case recorded / Parents to be informed

Letter of concern to parents / Meeting with

parents

Thursday detention

Warning / parents meeting

One day suspension

Three days suspension

Final warning / Parents meeting

Expulsion

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Electronic Equipment Policy Possession of any form of electronic equipment and any unnecessary items that may cause

distraction is not permitted in school and results in school’s action, some examples of these items

are:

Mobile phones, Portable CD & DVD Players, MP3 Players, Walkman, Camera, Video Camera Game boy, IPOD Other Video games, or Toys.

If these items are found with students they will be

confiscated and handed only to the parents. Second time

offence will result in a period of confiscation to be specified by

the Director before returning the item.

In case of absolute need for a cell phone, the phone must be

handed to the supervisor in the morning and collected at home time. Any undeclared phone will

be confiscated and returned only after contacting the parents.

DRESS CODE

Students at RCIS are expected to wear a school uniform to minimize the status given to clothes,

and to allow for an evaluation based on the personal qualities of students’ disciplinary action will

be taken against students not in school uniform.

Notes:

1. No colored T-shirts or T-shirts with lettering on will be accepted. All clothing must be loose

fitting.

2. Students are not allowed to wear hats, caps or sun glasses in the school building except for

medical reasons (school doctor should be notified).

3. Students may be required to wear designated sportswear during Physical Education classes.

The administration has the authority to determine specifically what the appropriate dress is

for students enrolled at school.

4. Girls: No colored nails or jewelry and long hair must be tied back.

5. Boys: Hair should be short, neat and tidy. Jewelry is not allowed.

6. In days of P.E. sessions, students are allowed to wear white/ black sports shoes while in other

days, only black shoes are allowed.

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GUEST POLICY No guests are allowed to visit students on the school campus during school hours without

written permission from the General Manager/Director.

LIBRARY

Library is open daily for students to borrow books for up to two weeks at a time. The library is

also equipped with computers and internet access for students’ use.

Library use is a privilege and may be withdrawn from any student not complying with library use.

The cost of damaged or unreturned books will be recovered from students’ deposits or charged

to the parents’ account.

CLINIC The school clinic is staffed with a registered doctor qualified to handle cases of first aid such as

minor aches, bruises and cuts. Emergency cases may be referred to the appropriate

clinics/hospitals as needed and the parents will be notified accordingly.

If a student needs to take medications during the school day, the medication must be well labeled

with correct name of the student, the dosage and the time to be given and an email from the

parents granting permission for the medication is to be sent one day in advance. Only the school

doctor will administer all medication at school. No medicine is allowed to be in the possession of

students at any time. Medication is either handed from

Furthermore, the doctor will conduct health and hygiene screening throughout the year. The

parents should always update the immunization & health records and send the current certificate

to be kept in the files in the doctor’ office.

TRANSPORTATION The school provides transportation for the interested students for an annual fee. For further

information please check with the accounting department. A high standard of behavior is

expected of all bus users. Students are to follow the bus rules or they may lose the privilege of

using the school-provided transportation.

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FIRE DRILLS & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: An evacuation plan has been developed in cases of emergency. Emergency drills are

conducted periodically in an effort to instruct students in safety procedures.

In cases of emergencies such as fire, earthquake and others; students and teachers are

to promptly evacuate the building in an orderly manner and to proceed outside to the

designated assembly area where everyone will be accounted for. No one is to go back

inside the building. Further instructions will be issued according to each situation.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES At RCIS, a great deal of importance is given to co-curricular activities. Students are

encouraged to develop their talents, interests, hobbies, skills and techniques through

participation in physical, academic, scientific and artistic pursuits.

The School organizes different activities for students throughout the academic year,

nevertheless, events are subjected to any changes based on the safety & hygiene

procedures dealt with for the current academic year.

This document has given you information about various aspects of the

school. If you require any further information please contact the school

management.

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